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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.37, 870.89 and 492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.37, 870.89 and 492.24 is: 677.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.37 : 870.89 = 492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.37/870.89 = 492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.37x = 870.89 × 492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.37x = 428,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,684.43/632.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.90

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